Beards

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On Tue, 8 Jul 1997 11:53:42 -0400 (EDT) Harrell01@aol.com writes:

>...all
>food service establishments (even high paying ones) require 
>that men don't wear beards. Don't forget, they also require
>"head coverings (hair nets)" but does that mean that men should
>wear hair nets to church?
>

I reply:
When I worked in food service in the state of Nevada, I was required to
either be clean shaven or wear a beard net. A hair net was always
required. My grandfather was of enough American Indian descent, that he
shaved once a month. At 19 I did not shave that often, so I got to just
wear a hair net. On the other hand, I worked for a commercial bakery,
where beards were not permitted. The powers that decide were leaning on
relaxing that and nearly did until a driver for another bakery grew a
beard. The beard grew to nearly the extreme of ZZTop and looked like a
rat's nest. Beards were out. I never saw the benefit of a moustache
alone, so I remain clean shaven. It has been food for thought to grow a
beard this winter as I am again in food service. (Potato chips) It does
get cold in New England...I remember when it was 30 below.
My Pastor said he does not see anything wrong but a minister "better be
prepared for some grief". 
When do we draw the line. In 1920, it was common to see many men with
handlebar moustaches. It was as common as a banded shirt. I am amazed
that it has become a salvation precept, when that is not scriptural. 

One week back, and Tim Litteral has the list hopping, or is it just a
coincidence?
I think it is just a coincidence, but there is a lot of traffic here...

Brian  Berger
Manchester, NH
Brian_Berger@juno.com